Care Team Leader - Preston

Lifeway’s Group; Preston; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading care provider in Preston is seeking a Care Team Leader to manage an established service. This role offers full-time hours and opportunities for career progression, including funded health and social care qualifications. The ideal candidate will have strong leadership and communication skills, and experience in care management. Join a dedicated team to provide life-changing support to adults with varying needs.

Benefits

Free DBS check

Discounts and cashback at high street shops

Free access to employee assistance program

Blue Light Card

Opportunity to gain funded qualifications

Qualifications

• Experience as a Care Team Leader or Senior Support Worker preferred.
• Solid track record as a Care Assistant or Carer with ambition to progress.

Responsibilities

• Lead and motivate a team of support workers.
• Ensure excellent person-centred care is delivered.
• Involved in recruitment and ongoing development of support workers.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

IT Skills

Education

NVQ / QCF in Health & Social Care

Job description

Are you an experienced Support Worker looking to progress in your career?

Lifeways are looking for a Care Team Leader to work alongside our Service Manager in the leadership and day-to-day management of our established service in Preston, Lancashire, this is an exciting opportunity to join our established team. Lifeways offer genuine, rewarding career progression and investment in recognised qualifications.

• Full time 37.5 hours per week.
• Shifts between 8am and 10pm Mon–Sun.
• Opportunity to gain health and social care qualifications funded by Lifeways.
• Free DBS check.
• Discounts and cashback at high street shops including major supermarkets, cinemas, gyms, leisure/theme parks, holidays and much more via Lifeways Rewards.
• Free access to the employee assistance program which provides advice and support.
• Blue Light Card.

Applicants from experienced Care Team Leaders/Senior Support Workers holding an NVQ / QCF in Health & Social Care, (or equivalent) would be an advantage. However, if you are a dedicated Care Assistant or Carer with a solid track record, and the ambition to progress - Lifeways can offer you excellent training and ongoing development for you to enjoy a rewarding career with us.

As Team Leader you will lead and motivate a team of support workers ensuring that excellent person-centred care and support is delivered to people supported by Lifeways to enable them to live a fulfilling and independent life.

You will be involved in the recruitment of, and the ongoing development of support workers by carrying out staff supervisions, candidate interviews and providing general guidance and expertise. You will possess excellent communication skills to communicate effectively with staff, people we support and outside professionals. In addition, good written communication and IT skills for record keeping.

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